PAINT THE TOWN RED – A Poem by Lourdes Vedia – July 2025 – Port Credit Canada Day

I wake up to the sound of the waves hitting the rocks

I run to open the curtains and let the breeze caress my face

The sound of the geese flying over the water is music to my ears

As the boats at the port are hitting the docks

 

The sunrise paints the horizon with divine art

First, forming red roses with the clouds, yes, this will be a day of love

as the sun comes out, the sky turns yellow, full of hope

Shining over the water as the lake takes part

Yes, this will be a special day of art,

 

Paint the town red,

say the street signs with a heart,

wearing red would be smart

Soon the parade will start

 

The children enjoy the Ferris wheel and cotton candy

And others line up for face painting,

Or the ice cream handy.

Mom and dad greet the food vendors, hmmm the menu is plenty

Grandma and grandpa laugh at the red balloon hunting

While eating a funnel cake that’s tempting

 

The restaurant tables are on the side walks

Inviting people in with delicious food aromas,

As the band at the stage blasts

People dance to all kinds of music

Oh oh oh, freeze, the music stopped and so did the rides

People that were sitting in front of the stage now stand up

Everyone proudly raises a flag, as though a fighting sword

Yes, paint the town red,

Hats are red

t-shirts are red

dresses are red

but most importantly,

our flag is white and red

with a proud maple leaf that’s red

 

Let’s all break the silence singing together

“OH Canada” as true patriots with love

for our home and native land.

Dressed with red and white, the Councillor salutes,

and I’m happy to shake his hand.

 

There is happiness and love in the crowds,

In the city, in the whole country, not just the town.

Canada, it’s your birthday, our birthday

Together we’ll blow your 158 candles at sunset

and united we’ll enjoy with glowing hearts at night,

the fireworks that rise over the water up to the sky

a colorful and shinny picture of almighty

 

The lights sent up to the sky

Fall onto the lake as though 158 stars

That brighten our eyes in awe

God keep our land glorious and free

Oh Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

 

 

By Lourdes Vedia

July 2025 – Port Credit Canada Day